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    $3.75 Billion Lawsuit for Single GasStation: Water Pollution
    Entry posted April 30, 2010 by EdGElite Contributor
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    $3.75 Billion Lawsuit for Single GasStation: Water Pollution
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    75 Plaintiffs have filed a $3.75 Billion (with a 'B') lawsuit against Citigo Petroleum, Citgo East Coast Refining Corp, BP Oil and others for water contamination from 1 single gas station - the Green Valley Citgo Station.

    The causes of action in the 33-page complaint: negligence, strict liability for an abnormally dangerous product, private and public nuisance, and trespass to land.  The Plaintiffs are each seeking $50 million in compensatory damages alleging fuel leaks contaminated the groundwater at their residences. 

    Complaint also seeks punitive damages and $300 million on each cause of action for restoration of the water supply.  The complaint also alleges bodily injury.  

    I have not seen/read the complaint - but all causes of action are common law and not CERCLA.  No innocent landowner defense here!